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Urge Members of Congress to Support the NEA
Posted : July 26, 2010
An advocacy alert from Americans for the Arts.
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is currently funded at $167 million for FY10. In February, President Obama proposed a decrease of $6.4 million for the NEA in his FY11 budget. The $161 million figure matches the administration's previous proposed funding level for FY10. In July, the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA) set the initial funding level at $170 million, which is a $2.5 million increase over FY10. Please take a few minutes to write to your elected officials and ask them to support this increased funding level of $170 million for FY 2011 when Congress finalizes the budget process later this year.
Where do Your Candidates Stand on Arts & Culture Issues
Posted: July 19, 2010
The 2010 elections are here! ...and the Florida Cultural Alliance (FCA) is asking you to to take two minutes to send a message to Florida's gubernatorial candidates and your Florida House and Senate candidates to encourage them to complete a quick and easy online candidates' survey about their positions on arts, arts education and cultural issues.
The FCA wants to remind you of the importance of regaining our State's commitment to and support of our arts, arts education and cultural resources. These vital arts and cultural resources are part of the solution to economic diversification and development, jobs, cultural tourism, greater student achievement, business relocation and retention, crime prevention, and quality of life for Florida citizens and tourists.
Click here to access the online survey and take action now!
